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Cameron Scott Fraser
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Promised Land
Self-Released
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Promised Land by Cameron Scott Fraser is undoubtedly one of my top five Canadian indie albums I have listened to this year. His superb story telling skills accompanied by the ability to write memorable songs and hooks come through loud and clear on this album that begin with the fantabulous track “The City is a Sad and Lonely Place”.

It has been thirteen years since Fraser picked up his first guitar and he credits his influences of R.E.M., Radiohead, The Verve’s and Travis to getting where he is today which is a journey that lead him to become part of a band called Bella in 2003. Musical high notes during this juncture have been playing alongside indie rock phenoms, The Breeders, Imperial Teen, Immaculate Machine and Phoenix at a myriad of venues from Vancouver to L.A. and a cross Canada tour.

Success thus far has scene Fraser’s music television shows such as Heroes, Lipstick Jungle and Whistler which certainly feeds the devotional drive at honed his craft and to be at the top of his game, something I feel he has achieved on his debut solo effort Promised Land, which is so aptly titled.

With every track the listener has no choice by to succumb to the emotionally filled album, with a strong desire and urge clutch the one you love. At the very least share all the moments that Cameron Scott Fraser has put into songs and lyrics with someone just as appreciative of musical talent.

The upbeat, summer sounding, “We Could Have It All” followed by another catchy and happy song “My So Called Life” transition nicely to an intimate ballad “The Only One” showing excellent diversity of Fraser.

“Fifty One Years” and “Telling Lies” close off the album provide some insight into who Cameron Scott Fraser is deep inside.

I could sit and listen to this album over and over without growing tired and weary from repetitious listening as it always sounds fresh and invigorating. With a fine collection of songs like these, and I’m sure more like it to come, it will be only a matter of time before this lad from Saskatoon makes his musical mark on the world at large.